System Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Bellevue, Washington

Work Style: Fully Onsite (up to 20% domestic travel required)

Salary: $66 – $71 per hour (W2)

Projected Total Compensation: Approx. $137,000 – $148,000 annually (based on 40 hrs/week)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 11-month contract

Interview Process: Not specified

About the Role (Summary of project)

Gentis Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer for an onsite 11-month engagement focused on designing, implementing, and supporting material handling and automation systems at scale. The Systems Engineer will work across controls engineering, large-scale automation deployment, and system integration projects for advanced manufacturing and distribution environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC/IPC controls, material handling systems, and integrated automation solutions. This role requires strong project execution skills, technical leadership, and an ability to work in fast-moving, detail-oriented engineering environments.

What You’ll Do (Job Description):

• Lead the design, deployment, and support of integrated automation solutions including material handling, high-speed packaging, and manufacturing lines.
• Manage and execute material handling or automation projects from concept through installation.
• Deploy and install PLC/IPC controls solutions (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Codesys preferred).
• Automate, deploy, and support large-scale industrial infrastructure.
• Implement and support CI/CD processes for controls code deployment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize industrial networks (Profibus, ASi, Industrial Ethernet).
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities, including controls, mechanical, electrical, and operations.
• Create or support automated alarming, reporting, and KPI dashboards for plant and operational visibility.
• Maintain documentation including project schedules, code deployment notes, and technical requirements.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and solutions across engineering and operations teams.
• Travel up to 20% domestically to support installations, troubleshooting, or system rollouts.

What We’re Looking For (Must Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar — or equivalent experience.
• 5 years in a relevant engineering role (Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or Control Systems Engineer).
• Experience managing material handling or automation projects.
• Strong background in automation deployment and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience designing or implementing integrated automation systems.
• Experience with PLC/IPC code deployment (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Codesys preferred).
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline build processes.
• Understanding of industrial networking: Profibus, ASi, Industrial Ethernet, and general Ethernet networking concepts.
• Strong organizational, time management, and detail-oriented execution skills.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have Skills):

• Experience working in Operations Management or Distribution Center environments.
• Leadership experience managing material handling, automation, or technical projects.
• Repeated success leading complex industrial engineering projects or programs.
• Experience building automated alarms, reports, and KPI metrics for operational management.
• Additional depth with integrated automation solutions across packaging, conveyors, manufacturing, or robotics.